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Free-agent TE Eric Ebron (Lions) signed a two-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts worth a maximum value of $15 million on Monday, March 19, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Tip: This is a curious signing for the Colts, if only because tight end isn't necessarily a need for the team (Jack Doyle) and Ebron isn't a particularly good blocker. Indianapolis was one of the worst places for Ebron from a fantasy perspective, as he seems unlikely to beat out Doyle. Even if the Colts play more two-tight sets than any other team in the league in 2018, Ebron will likely struggle to maintain TE2 value while also hurting Doyle's case for TE1 status.

Fantasy Tip: Grant had a deal in place with the Baltimore Ravens, but he flunked their physical due to an ankle injury he suffered in the regular season finale. It appears the minor setback will not keep him from finding a home soon. Indy might be a better landing spot for his fantasy appeal, since Oakland has Amari Cooper, Jordy Nelson, etc.

The Indianapolis Colts traded the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to the New York Jets Saturday, March 17, in exchange for a 2018 first-round draft choice, two 2018 second-round draft choices and a 2019 second-round draft choice.

Fantasy Tip: The Colts have Jack Doyle on the roster, but Ebron would bring another target to the team's passing game if he joins the Colts. Ebron should have a solid role for a team next season and could be a No. 2 fantasy tight end.

Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (shoulder) is expected back in the team facility this week for a checkup. He has been working in California with quarterback gurus Tom House and Adam Dedeaux and the expectation is that he'll be ready for training camp.

Fantasy Tip: Yes, the club had this same stance around this point last year but after a full season off, things should be different this time around. There's still a lot more to follow pertaining to Luck's health, such as this upcoming checkup in Indianapolis, so it is obviously too early in the process to determine whether or not he'll be able to return to fantasy relevance next season. The ceiling is certainly high, though.